- Enrollment
- 2,468
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gahanna, OH
Gahanna East Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Gahanna East Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390469602715
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gahanna East Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Ohio schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Gahanna · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 11.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Gahanna East Middle School has class sizes larger than 70% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gahanna East Middle School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Gahanna, OH.
School address
District: Gahanna-Jefferson City · Ohio
NCES ID 390469602715 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Gahanna East Middle School held near 636 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.5 → 33.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 390469602715 · Gahanna, OH Other · MID · TRAD
660 enr · 19.4:1 · 11.1% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln High School (2,468 students)
Gahanna East Middle School held near 636 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.5 → 33.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Gahanna East Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lincoln High S
Lincoln High School
2,468 students
- Lincoln Elemen 730
Lincoln Elementary School
730 students
- Blacklick Elem 692
Blacklick Elementary School
692 students
- This school 660
Gahanna East Middle School
660 students
- Gahanna South 653
Gahanna South Middle School
653 students
- Gahanna West M 608
Gahanna West Middle School
608 students
What this shows Gahanna East Middle School reports 660 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gahanna East Middle School compares
Gahanna East Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.4:1 | ▲ 7% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.1% | ▼ 65% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 660 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
660
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 70% in Ohio - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,473
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 660 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.9%
African American 17.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Asian 3.8%
Two or More 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 68.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.0, Gahanna East Middle School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gahanna-Jefferson City reports $14,473 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gahanna East Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blacklick Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gahanna South Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gahanna West Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gahanna East Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 730
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 692
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Gahanna
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~660 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gahanna East Middle School
How many students attend Gahanna East Middle School?
Gahanna East Middle School has 660 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gahanna, OH. CCD year-over-year: 641 (2022-23) → 636 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gahanna East Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gahanna East Middle School is 19.4:1, which is 7% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gahanna East Middle School?
11.1% of students at Gahanna East Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gahanna East Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Gahanna East Middle School is White at 68.9% of enrollment, in Gahanna, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gahanna East Middle School?
Gahanna East Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gahanna East Middle School rank among schools in Gahanna?
By Resource Investment Index, Gahanna East Middle School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Gahanna, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Gahanna on the city page.
What other schools are in Gahanna-Jefferson City?
Besides Gahanna East Middle School, Gahanna-Jefferson City also operates Lincoln High School (2,468 students), Lincoln Elementary School (730 students), and Blacklick Elementary School (692 students). See the Gahanna-Jefferson City district page for the complete list.